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Research

Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion.

The Commission has a statutory mandate to conduct a program of research to support its inquiries, annual reporting and other responsibilities, including promoting community awareness and understanding of various productivity and regulatory issues.

JFA Purple Orange (PDF - 685k)

Submission PP350 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


The Australian Government should:.  immediately introduce an independent price monitor to review the transitional. ... unexpected plan reviews and reviews of decisions, review timeframes and the outcomes of.

Date received: 31 Jul 2017

Anglicare Australia (PDF - 594k)

Submission PP339 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


9. Other matters. 11. Conclusion. 11. 2. About Anglicare Australia. Anglicare Australia is a network of 36 independent local, state, national and international. ... the Anglicare Australia network”. Contact Person. Imogen Ebsworth. Director of Policy

Date received: 23 Jul 2017

Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia (PDF - 1087k)

Submission PP338 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


2015) Independent Review of the NDIS Act. Available at: https://www.dss.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/042016/independentreviewofthendisact.pdf 33 Reimagine website (2017). ... 2015) Independent Review of the NDIS Act. Available at:

Date received: 20 Jul 2017

Queenslanders with Disability Network (PDF - 621k)

Submission PP335 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


the appropriate levels of access to independent support and advocacy to assist in the process. ... It also ensures the participant has access to independent advice and the full range of.

Date received: 19 Jul 2017

Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (PDF - 464k)

Submission PP325 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


reviewed by the NDIA as part of plan reviews. Draft recommendation 8.1. ... Draft recommendation 9.3. The National Disability Insurance Agency should publicly report on the number of unexpected plan reviews and reviews of decisions, review timeframes and

Date received: 17 Jul 2017

National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) (PDF - 928k)

Submission PP327 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


The trend for plan size to increase after plan reviews is being closely monitored. ... This information would be captured at access and review points in the participant pathway.

Date received: 17 Jul 2017

Department of Social Services (DSS) (PDF - 262k)

Submission PP318 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


The independent Review of the NDIS Act in December 2015 acknowledged that, generally, stakeholders were supportive of how the legislative framework defines the concept of reasonable and necessary supports. ... Through the independent Review of the NDIS

Date received: 14 Jul 2017

Queensland Advocacy Incorporated (PDF - 480k)

Submission PP311 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


Queensland Advocacy Incorporated is funded to assist participants and would-be participants with internal and external reviews. ... We are aware of anomalies that, if categorized more plainly, would prevent unnecessary and costly review processes.

Date received: 13 Jul 2017

Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS) (PDF - 582k)

Submission PP262 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


While the Product ivity. Commission has recommended a review of phone planning procedures, YDAS. ... young people with dis ability s uch as hous ing, independent living, em ploym ent.

Date received: 12 Jul 2017

Flourish Australia (PDF - 603k)

Submission PP246 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


independently reviewed (although leaving this until the next five- yearly review of scheme costs seems too long). ... The Productivity Commission’s review is a significant opportunity to identify strategies and solutions to turn this situation around.

Date received: 12 Jul 2017